celebrating 5 years - Joyce Hadley Copeland
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celebrating 5 years - Joyce Hadley Copeland
HIGHLIGHTS 2016 ISSUE Unlimited Vacation Club 01 by AMResorts CELEBRATING 5 YEARS Unlimited Vacation Club THEN & NOW /08 Five years of unlimited vacations C L U B D E S T I N AT I O N H I G H L I G H T S / 1 4 Costa Rica & Panama G O I N G G R E E N I N I T I AT I V E / 2 6 GreenLeaders according to TripAdvisor 5 5 U N L I MI T E D VA C AT IO N C L U B by AMResorts CO NT EN TS WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU years. Dear valued member, As we celebrate our 5th anniversary year, we would like to thank you for your loyalty to Unlimited Vacation Club. We promise to continue providing you with even more exclusive benefits when traveling to AMResorts® properties throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. 05/ D REAM BIG WITHOUT LIMITS 28/ RESORT SPOTLIGHT 08/ THEN & NOW – UVC 32/ GASTRONOMY SPOTLIGHT 10/ U -LOUNGE 36/ MIX, SHAKE, STIR 14/ CLUB DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS 38/ SOMMELIER SPOTLIGHT 18/ 5 YEARS OF GROWTH 40/ LIQUID LOVE 20/ FEATURED UVC BRAND 44/ LOYAL PARTNERS 24/ UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP 45/ AWARDS & ACCOLADES When we launched our exclusive vacation club in October 2010, our members only had access to 19 resorts in 3 countries. Now, we have approximately 40,000 members from all over the globe, and we have been able to grow tremendously into several countries. By the end of 2018, you will be able to choose from nearly 60 resorts in exciting, beachfront destinations. This is all a result of your dedication and support. We hope you enjoy our special magazine, highlighting our milestones and memories in the past five years. You’ll even get a sneak peek of what’s to come in the next five. Sincerely, 26/ GOING GREEN INITIATIVE Jorge Herrera Managing Director 3 5 4 “I love and recommend UVC to all because of the amazing rates we get to take advantage of!” -Dawna Meng Strongsville, Ohio 5 Years of Phenomenal Growth + UNLIMITED PROSPECTS 40,000 MEMBERS IN 65 COUNTRIES 6 DISTINCTIVE AMRESORTS BRANDS 44 BEACHFRONT RESORTS 21 DESTINATIONS IN 6 COUNTRIES Something Profound Happens When You Dream Big. Without Limits. Five years ago, we set out to create a new kind of destination travel club adapted to the lifestyle of travelers with elite tastes and high expectations. Our goal was to create a rich lifetime relationship with our members. Every year, we added new properties to our lifestyle brands, each specially designed to appeal to your unique preferences. We listened to your requests via social media, mixing in destinations beyond iconic Mexican and Caribbean beaches — places like Costa Rica and Panama. In only 5 years, Unlimited Vacation Club has experienced exponential growth — far exceeding even our own ambitious plans. Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa As a member, you can see and feel it in the details that spark exquisite vacation moments you’ll remember forever. Our distinctive contributions are reflected in recognition and dozens of awards from AAA, Condé Nast, TripAdvisor and more. We promise that we will continue to amaze you and you can rely on us to cherish and protect this paradise we’ve created through our long-term commitment to social responsibility and sustainable practices. Our future together is truly unlimited. We can’t wait to show you what’s ahead! 7 6 #UnlimitedVacationClub GET SOCIAL with us! We’ve enjoyed every minute of the 5 years we’ve shared with you. We love hearing your vacation stories and seeing all the photos you share on Unlimited Vacation Club’s social media sites. Be sure to include the hashtag #UnlimitedVacationClub and we could feature you in our Club Connections newsletters! PLEASE ALSO STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR BRAND BLOGS: “We love being members of UVC because of the places we can visit and all of the fun things we can do at the resorts!” The Well (Zoёtry Wellness & Spa Resorts) Tan Lines (Secrets Resorts & Spas) Mix & Mingle (Breathless Resorts & Spas) Day Dreams (Dreams Resorts & Spas) Here & Now (Now Resorts & Spas) Sun Drenched (Sunscape Resorts & Spas) - Graham & Megan Mitchell New Eagle, Pennsylvania January:// I.C.E. Gallery partnership begins 8 Members gain Preferred Club access February:// Yachts-E partnership begins Now Jade Riviera Cancun June:// New membership level launches (Gold Plus) October:// Sunscape Resorts & Spas® brand launches with Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa October:// Unlimited Vacation Club is born with 19 resorts J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M 2010 2011 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2010 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2011 Zoёtry Agua Punta Cana Zoёtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun Secrets St. James Montego Bay Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta Now Jade Riviera Cancun Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun J J A S O N D THEN & NOW: Unlimited Vacation Club Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana Now Larimar Punta Cana Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa Unlimited Vacation Club has evolved over the years to answer the call, define and differentiate your vacation experience. We took a chance, embracing and reflecting all those ingredients, which are evident today as a vacation experience that is infinitely unlimited with genuine hospitality and cultural authenticity. Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa January:// I.C.E. Gallery partnership begins 10 members gain Preferred Club access PLATINUM February:// Yachts-E partnership begins Now Jade Riviera Cancun April:// Hertz® car rental 25% discount begins in Mexico Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya June:// UVC Lifestyle Collection launches June:// RCI® Platinum June:// New membership partnership begins level launches (Gold Plus) December:// Signature Selections by RCI® launches October:// Sunscape Resorts & Spas® brand launches with Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa November:// Breathless® Resorts & Spas brand launches with Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa October:// Unlimited Vacation Club is born with 19 resorts J F M A M J J A S January:// VacationGuard® launches the vacation protection plan O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D 2012 J F M A M J J A S O N 2013 D J F M A M J J A S O N D 2014 J F M A M J J A S O 2011 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2010 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2011 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2012 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2013 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2014 NEW RESORTS ADDED IN 2015 Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana Now Larimar Punta Cana Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa Secrets Aura Cozumel Secrets The Vine Cancun Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta Now Amber Puerto Vallarta Sunscape Curaҫao Resort, Spa & Casino Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa Sunscape Sabor Cozumel Zoёtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa Now Garden Punta Cana Sunscape Cove Montego Bay Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Sunscape Splash Montego Bay NEARLY 60 PROPERTIES BY END OF 2018 Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa WHAT’S AHEAD? D 2015 2010 Zoёtry Agua Punta Cana Zoёtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun Secrets St. James Montego Bay Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta Now Jade Riviera Cancun Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun N Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica NEW DESTINATIONS BY END OF 2018: RESORTS OPEN BY END OF 2018 : Aruba Cap Cana, Dominican Republic Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Zoёtry Isla di Oro Aruba Zoёtry Montego Bay Jamaica Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa - Now Open Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa Breathless Playa Del Carmen Resort & Spa Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa - Now Open Dreams Buenaventura Panama Dreams Dominicus La Romana Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Now Onyx Punta Cana Sunscape Bávaro Beach Punta Cana Sunscape Dominican Beach Punta Cana Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic - Now Open 14 13 “We like to travel to different countries, and UVC offers us a way to do that at high end resorts.” -Lorrac & Lori Craig Trinity Center, California YOU’LL FIND A U-LOUNGE AT THESE UNLIMITED VACATION CLUB RESORTS: Arrive in style at U-Lounge Zoёtry Agua Punta Cana Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana / Now Larimar Punta Cana / Now Garden Punta Cana Your long day braving crowded terminals, slow-moving security lines and cramped airplanes melts away the moment you step inside our luxe members-only U-Lounge. Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta/ Now Amber Puerto Vallarta Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa Feel free to call home or send an email to let your family know you’ve arrived safely. Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa Enjoy luxurious amenities in the U-Lounge including a spacious living area, light refreshments, movie rentals, internet access and more. Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa A Member Services Executive will help you maximize your vacation time by booking romantic dinners, excursions and spa treatments and recommending special promotions available only to Unlimited Vacation Club members. We’ll even help you lock in future vacations. Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Sunscape Sabor Cozumel Coming Soon: Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Secrets St. James Montego Bay/ Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta Now Jade Riviera Cancun 15 “I absolutely love all the resorts UVC has to offer, and I can’t wait to go to Costa Rica next year!” Cindy Salvado Paterson, New Jersey Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica DESTINATION INFO & Highlights ARUBA (2018) | COSTA RICA | CURAÇAO | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: CAP CANA (NOVEMBER), LA ROMANA, PUERTO PLATA, PUNTA CANA | JAMAICA: MONTEGO BAY | MEXICO: AKUMAL, CANCUN, COZUMEL, HUATULCO, ISLA MUJERES, IXTAPA, LOS CABOS, NUEVO VALLARTA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN (2017), PLAYA MUJERES, PUERTO AVENTURAS, PUERTO VALLARTA, RIVIERA CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, TULUM | PANAMA EXPLORE & DISCOVER check out what’s happening in OUR NEWEST DESTINATIONS! 16 18 17 Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica POPULAR ACTIVITIES: Zip-line over the forest canopy Rappel off a cliff Plunge into the river from a swing Slide down a 1,312-foot rainforest water slide (the longest in the country!) Go tubing Take an ATV off-road to explore beaches, rural towns and natural wildlife areas Follow rural trails blazed by “sabaneros” (Costa Rican cowboys) on horseback Shop for local pottery and souvenirs Cross the border to explore neighboring Nicaragua CLUB DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT:// COSTA RICA “You can’t go wrong with this vacation club. We truly love UVC!” -David & Colleen Robicheau Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica ARENAL VOLCANO AND RAINFOREST WALK WHITEWATER RAFTING ON RIO TENORIO Majestic — and still active! — Arenal Volcano is an imposing presence as you motor across cool, blue Arenal Lake to the lush rainforest trails within Arenal National Park. Hiking the main trail to old lava beds, your bilingual guide will point out scarlet macaws high in the forest canopy and three-toed sloths cleverly hidden within this leafy ecosystem. One minute, you’re drifting peacefully through the dense forest, trying to spot capuchin monkeys, iguanas and multicolored tropical birds on the leafy banks of the Tenorio River. The next? You’re on a roller coaster of whitewater, paddling like crazy to navigate the roiling Class II and IV rapids. What an adrenaline rush! SURROUNDING GUANACASTE AREA AND BEYOND ON AN ADVENTURE, Then, you’ll have plenty of time to bliss out in the mineral-rich volcanic hot springs. Find a quiet pool or work out the kinks in a cascading waterfall, This incredible river near the Tenorio Volcano churns and sprays for 15 scenic miles before merging with the Corobicí River. NATURE OR CULTURE-FOCUSED EXCURSION OFFERED BY AMSTAR DMC, surrounded by captivating botanical gardens. AN AMAZING 25% OF COSTA RICA’S LAND LIES WITHIN NATIONAL PARKS AND OTHER PROTECTED AREAS. TAKE TIME DURING YOUR STAY IN THIS SPECTACULARLY DIVERSE COUNTRY TO EXPLORE LOCAL VILLAGES, VOLCANOES AND NATIONAL PARKS. TRY UNIQUE ACTIVITIES IN THE A PROUD PARTNER OF UNLIMITED VACATION CLUB. 20 19 Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa POPULAR ACTIVITIES: Visit the Biodiversity Museum designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry Explore the historic Panama Canal, just nearby in the crystal-clear Caribbean Zip line through the forest canopy with sweeping views of Lake Gatun Go birding in Soberanía National Park, where over 500 species have been sighted, including Panama’s national bird the harpy eagle Visit a Kuna Indian Village on the coconut covered San Blas Islands Hike past petroglyphs to the waterfalls of El Valle, home to the nearly extinct Golden Frog Watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean as you jog along the Amador Causeway in Panama City CLUB DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT:// PANAMA Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa Dreams Buenaventura Panama - 2018 BEST KNOWN FOR ITS LANDMARK CANAL, PANAMA IS A NATURAL WONDER. THIS NARROW BRIDGE OF LAND LINKING NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA IS HOME TO LUSH RAIN FORESTS AND MOUNTAIN CLOUD FORESTS, WITH BEAUTIFUL ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC COASTLINES. IN PANAMA CITY — COSMOPOLITAN ENOUGH TO RIVAL MIAMI, THE U.S.DOLLAR IS THE OFFICIAL CURRENCY AND ENGLISH IS AS WIDELY SPOKEN AS SPANISH. DAY TRIPS TAKE YOU TO A CARIBBEAN FISHING VILLAGE OR AN INDIGENOUS INDIAN VILLAGE, DEEP IN THE RAINFOREST. THE PANAMA CANAL PANAMA CITY Watching ships line up for the 6 to 8-hour journey through the Panama Canal from the grounds of Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa didn’t prepare you for this — the thrill of cruising beneath the Bridge of the Americas into one of the world’s most iconic shipping lanes. Look skyward in Panama City and you may spot an exotic tropical bird in the rainforest canopy of the Natural Metropolitan Park, where more than 200 species of birds, mammals and reptiles are protected in the heart of the city limits. Or trace the rooflines of colorful Caribbean, French and Spanish colonial buildings lining the cobbled streets of historic Casco Viejo, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Crane your neck to take in a new cluster of gleaming 21st century high rises— clear evidence that this oldest Spanish settlement on the mainland of the Americas is reinventing itself right before your eyes! Transiting the mammoth Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks to the Culebra Cut, the narrowest section of the Canal, on a comfortable ferry gives you a deep reverence for the lives lost to disease during the 34 years it took to complete this 50-mile “shortcut” between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans. A magnificent feat of engineering in its time — named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers — the Panama Canal is a once-in-alifetime spectacle you’ll feel proud crossing off your bucket list. One of Latin America’s premier commercial and financial hubs, Panama City is ready to welcome you day or night with dining, culture, nightclubs and casinos on par with Miami or Hong Kong. Wander, and let its layers unfold. 22 21 M E M BE R GROW TH 5 Years of Phenomenal Growth + UNLIMITED PROSPECTS 5 65 YEARS COUNTRIES Now at 40,0000 + MEMBERS “Being able to travel to so many breathtaking islands is the best thing about our UVC membership.” -Mike Scott Norwood, Pennsylvania “The benefits of a UVC membership are great, including the preferential treatment in the resorts.” -Ligia Suarez Bogotá, Columbia You’re Part of an Elite, International In-Crowd While the majority of our members live in the United States, Mexico and Canada, we’ve captured the attention of cosmopolitan travelers around the world, from Argentina to the United Kingdom. 24 23 FEATURED UVC BRAND:// BREATHLESS breaking the mold Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa – 2017 Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa Breathless Playa Del Carmen Resort & Spa – 2017 Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa The sun is dipping into the Caribbean as a sophisticated crowd hangs by the pool, laughing and flirting, buzzing about the Black Light Pool Party set to start any minute now. There will be a DJ, live music, foam and water nymph hosts. The night is young. With Breathless Resorts & Spas®, our sixth brand, we really pushed the boundaries, creating the first-of-its-kind cosmopolitan adult playground with non-stop parties, spectacular shows, events and activities that set the stage for singles, couples and friends to mix and mingle. The music, the pool design, the hip restaurants and modernist architecture are the backdrop for an experience that is edgy and exciting. Romantic and ever-surprising. It’s a 24/7 environment, jam-packed with high-energy activities and events designed to shock and thrill. Check out the weekly sensuality and erotic shows. Monthly events mix it up with a series of themebased day and night events. Flower Power Month brings back the 70s with groovy parties, body painting and freestyle dance classes. Mènage à deux or à trois is a four-week fashion fest, including lingerie catwalks, evening runway shows and dining-for-3 specials. Holidays are the most happening times of the year. When our flagship Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa launched to rave reviews in 2013, the Breathless concept took off like a rocket. Watch for even more Breathless Resorts & Spas® to make a dramatic entrance in the next two years. Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa For more about the Breathless Resorts & Spas brand, visit www.unlimitedvacationclub.com/OurResorts. 26 25 Untapped LUXURY TRANQUILITY. REJUVENATION. WELL-BEING. BLISS. YOU DESERVE EVERY MINUTE. Warm seawater swirls around you, kneading away stubborn pockets of tension in your shoulders and lower back. Mineral-rich mud coaxes toxins from every pore before your tired skin is polished to a healthy glow. Surrounded by this tranquil mangrove forest on a secluded white-sand beach, you feel the last vestiges of your high tech, high-intensity life dissolving into a sea of serenity. The concept of today’s spa is based on the Latin Sanitas per Aquam (SPA), meaning “health through water”. Award-winning seaside Zoёtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts spas combine thalassotherapy — the healing properties of seawater and marine-based products — to revitalize and restore your body, mind and spirit. Our 22,000-square foot Thalasso Center & Spa at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya was the first holistic wellness retreat of its kind in North America, combining relaxing hydromassage with anti-aging seaweed facials, marine mud wraps, native Mayan rituals, and salon services. INDULGE IN HEAD-TO-TOE PAMPERING AT THE THALASSO SPA OFF OF ZOËTRY VILLA ROLANDI ISLA MUJERES CANCUN’S PRIVATE COVE, OR RECONNECT IN A SENSATION SHOWER — COMPLETE WITH AROMAS AND SOUND EFFECTS — Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun AT ZOËTRY AGUA PUNTA CANA. 28 27 “We upgraded our membership recently so we can continue to have great times with the amazing team at great resorts!” -Kimberly Duncan Orlando, Florida Upgrade your membership level. IT’S EASY. THE ENDLESS PRIVILEGES® EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Twice daily refreshed mini bar Bvlgari® bath amenities 24-hour, private in suite dining Experience “The Art of Life ” ™ Upgrading to a Silver membership, or higher, will give you access to the award-winning Thalassotherapy spas in our Zoёtry Wellness & Spa Resorts as part of the Endless Privileges® experience. The Greek word “Zoë” meaning “life” and “poetry” meaning “artful creation,” inspired the name Zoëtry - The Art of Life®. These luxury resorts redefine the vacation with their exquisite blend of relaxation, romance and pure renewal. Isn’t it time to take better care of you? Call for additional information on how to upgrade your Membership. Complimentary, unlimited worldwide calling Maid service three times daily Welcome bottle of tequila or rum Bottle of sparkling wine and fresh fruit daily Gourmet dining options with an assortment of organic food and beverage selections You owe yourself the royal treatment. For additional information on how to upgrade your membership call 1-877-923-2582 (US & Canada), 01-800-845-0375 (Mexico), 0800-666-3458 (Argentina), 0800-891-5369 (Brazil), 1230-020-6848 (Chile), 0-805-080021 (France), 0-808-189-1401 (UK), 001-305-5963320 (All Other Countries). 30 29 SAVE PROTECT CHERISH GOING GREEN INITIATIVE:// Preserving Paradise. Saving energy, resources and habitats... With resorts in some of the world’s most spectacular natural settings, Unlimited Vacation Club and AMResorts are deeply committed to preserving the environmental resources and protecting the delicate ecosystems we inhabit. Today, 21 of our resorts are Rainforest Alliance Certified™ as well as Verified™ for adopting best management practices such as comprehensive recycling, radical reduction in energy consumption, biweekly beach cleanup campaigns, coral reef and sea turtle protection programs and support of our local community. Thanks to the results of our demonstrated efforts, 19 resorts have been named GreenLeaders by TripAdvisor®. Developed in consultation with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star® program and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the program recognizes GreenLeaders according to the impact of their green practices. 32 31 RESORT SPOTLIGHT:// DREAMS TULUM RESORT& SPA DREAMS TULUM RESORT & SPA IS A MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM. ONE OF ONLY TWO RESORTS IN THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN TO RECEIVE THE COVETED CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN TOURISM (CALIDAD AMBIENTAL TURISTICA) FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION PROFEPA, DREAMS TULUM SETS NEW STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN REDUCING WASTE, EMISSIONS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, COMBUSTION AND WATER USE. The resort’s comprehensive program for extraction, use, treatment and discharge of water was lauded by The Rainforest Alliance in its Exemplary Practices for Sustainable Tourism publication. As part of its Sea Turtles Conservation program, this “Turtle Friendly Hotel” educates guests and residents of the surrounding community about safety precautions that should be taken during the fragile nesting months from May through October such as avoiding late night strolls along the beach and using artificial light. During your stay at Dreams Tulum, you can sign up for guided interactive tours of the property to learn about indigenous birds, flowers and trees, including the many different types of native palm trees. You can even plant a tree on a parcel of land Dreams Tulum adopted in the community. When you participate in the Plant a Tree Project, you’ll receive updates on the program, as well as the tree your planted. Community outreach is also at the heart of Dreams Tulum’s green goals. The resort’s Made in Mexico, Art with Sense program introduces guests to the work of local craftspeople who create quality, sustainable art, jewelry and fashion. Employees donate money, help build new structures and provide university scholarships to local students. “We love UVC because you can’t find this kind of quality and these kinds of prices anywhere else. We will be enjoying this vacation club for the rest of our lives and passing this on to our children someday!” -Steve & Colleen Stone Erie, Colorado 34 33 YOUR DELECTABLE IS WAITING ENJOY UNLIMITED DINING OPTIONS Will it be pan-seared prawns, corn soufflé and corn truffle sauce, traditional Italian risotto, Teppanyaki, or a juicy steak? A world of gourmet dining options opens up at every resort — no reservations required. Your Endless Privileges®, Unlimited-Luxury® or Unlimited-Fun® experience invites you to savor the pairing à la carte international cuisine with the finest wines. Our top chefs are dedicated to tantalizing your tastebuds with complex flavor profiles and fresh, vibrant fusions using only the freshest organic ingredients, most grown locally. So be adventurous! Sample Latin Criollo, authentic Mexican, regional Italian, Dominican, classic French, Mediterranean, Pan-Asian cuisine and international — all in the same week. Even our casual buffets and beachfront grills will stir your senses, treating you to your favorite foods in the world’s most gorgeous settings. And, if you want to steal away for a romantic meal in your suite or on the beach? We’re at your service, around the clock. 36 35 GASTRONOMY SPOTLIGHT:// CASA ROLANDI Zoёtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun Chef Daniele Müller is a rising star in the Food & Wine world. Trained at ‘L’Institut Paul Bocuse’ in Lyon, France, he worked in the kitchens of Michelin-Star restaurants in Lyon and Paris. Chef Müller joins the new generation of chefs who combine classical techniques and flavors with fresh fish and Latin American ingredients. AWARD-WINNING CASA ROLANDI RESTAURANT WOWS INTERNATIONAL CONNOISSEURS AND CELEBRITIES Visiting us in Cancun or the Riviera Maya? Casa Rolandi should be on your radar. Overlooking a beautiful lagoon on the tiny island of Isla Mujeres within Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun, the award-winning family-operated restaurant is a local treasure. International celebrities, dignitaries and gourmands often arrive from Cancun by yacht to enjoy the panoramic view from the terrace. The focus is on creating amazing flavors. The menu has a strong Northern Italian and Swiss influence — veal slow-roasted in a wood-burning brick oven, handmade pastas, and carpaccio — alongside locally-inspired dishes such as fresh fillet of fish wrapped in banana leaves with a Mayan sauce. 38 37 Sneak peek: Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa is the latest destination to be added to this exciting new brand. Stunning, modernist architecture will host a variety of new culinary delights including La Biblioteca de Tequila*, a Richard Sandoval restaurant. *Restaurant not included in Unlimited-Luxury® program. Additional costs apply. SIP, SAVOR & SEE As part of the many privileges of participating in Endless Privileges® or Unlimited-Luxury® resorts, you have the option to Sip, Savor & See. Enjoy complimentary dinner and drinks and live evening entertainment at nearby participating resorts from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. HAVE FUN DISCOVERING WHAT NEARBY RESORTS HAVE TO OFFER! Just visit your resort concierge desk by 3 p.m. to make reservations for up to 4 people per seating at one of the participating resorts below. (Holidays, special event and high occupancy restrictions may apply.) Your concierge can even help you arrange transportation (additional costs may apply). APPLICABLE RESORTS/ACCESS LEVELS: CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA/COZUMEL PUERTO VALLARTA/NUEVO VALLARTA: Zoëtry Resorts can access all resorts. Secrets Vallarta Bay can access Now Amber, Dreams Villamagna and Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Secrets Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry. Coco Café: This café, open all day at most of our resorts, is perfect for continental breakfast, a relaxing break or an on-the-go snack. Order a coffee, smoothies, ice cream or gelato, cookies and desserts, deli sandwiches, and more. It’s the perfect no-fuss place to pick up a snack or enjoy a coffee and a book. Breathless Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry. Dreams Villamagna can access Now Amber and Sunscape Puerto Vallarta. Dreams Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry, Breathless and Secrets. Now Amber can visit Secrets Vallarta Bay (adults only), Dreams Villamagna and Sunscape Puerto Vallarta. Now Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry, Breathless and Secrets. PUNTA CANA/LA ROMANA: HUATULCO: Secrets Huatulco can access Dreams Huatulco only. LOS CABOS: Secrets Puerto Los Cabos and Breathless Cabo San Lucas can access Dreams Los Cabos. Breathless Cabo San Lucas can access Secrets Puerto Los Cabos and Dreams Los Cabos. MONTEGO BAY: Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid can access Sunscape Cove and Sunscape Splash. Zoëtry Agua can access all resorts. Secrets Royal Beach can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua. Breathless Punta Cana can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua. Dreams Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua, Secrets Royal Beach and Breathless Punta Cana. Now Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua, Secrets Royal Beach and Breathless Punta Cana. Note: Restrictions may apply. 40 39 MIX SHAKE Elevating beverage service STIR to an artform. OOUR TALENTED MIXOLOGISTS ARE EQUALLY LEGENDARY IN THEIR ABILITY TO CREATE INNOVATIVE COCKTAILS AND RE-IMAGINE THE CLASSICS USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS. In addition to unlimited cocktails and specialty beverages, your Endless Privileges® includes a welcome bottle of tequila or rum and a fresh bottle of champagne each day. With Unlimited-Luxury®, your favorite beer will always be within reach, because we restock your mini-bar daily. Unlimited Fun® serves domestic and international beverages, soft drinks and natural fruit juices at swim-up bars and pools and beachside lounges. WHEN WE COINED THE TERM “UNLIMITED PREMIUM BEVERAGES,” OUR FOCUS WAS AS MUCH ON QUALITY AS QUANTITY. WE TURNED THINGS UP A NOTCH BY BEING THE FIRST IN THE INDUSTRY TO STOCK SWIM-UP BARS AND ELEGANT LOUNGES, EVEN THE MINI-BAR WITH TOP-SHELF SPIRITS, DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BEERS AND AWARD-WINNING WINES — ALL COMPLIMENTARY. 42 41 SOMMELIER SPOTLIGHT:// ARIEL MORALES Head Sommelier Secrets The Vine Cancun Q&A How many wines do you stock at Secrets The Vine? And what types of wine do you offer? We have more than 4,400 bottles in the massive wine cellar housed in the resort’s lobby. With 300 different labels from 14 countries, our wine list has something for every palate, including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Merlot, Malbec and a great Shiraz from Australia. What daily activities do you plan for guests? We offer 3 wine tastings each afternoon based on the wine-pairings on the menus in all 6 international restaurants on-site, as well as champagne tastings by the pool. The Sommelier’s table allows me to go a bit deeper with individuals, pairing wine to specific dishes guests order. We also invite wine personalities and winemakers to special wine-paired dinners. Any other advice for people who love wine? Use all 5 senses when you enjoy wine. And be adventurous! Your favorite wine may be one you haven’t tasted yet. His 12-year love affair with wine began with the story of Sassicaia. Considered the seminal “Super Tuscan” wine, it was crafted by an Italian Marchese, the co-owner of one of the world’s most revered racehorses. “I still tell the same story to introduce others to the marvelous world of wine,” Ariel says. We sat down with the Master Sommelier at Secrets The Vine Cancun to learn some of his secrets. FUN FACTS ABOUT WINE & CHAMPAGNE – It takes around 600 grapes to make just one bottle of wine. – The best way to keep a glass of wine cool? Use frozen grapes. The skin of the grape prevents the fruit juice inside from melting and affecting the flavor of the wine. – The pressure inside a bottle of unopened champagne is around 6 atmospheres. In layman’s terms, that’s 90 pounds per square inch — roughly the pressure needed to inflate a tire on a double-decker bus! 44 43 LIQUID LOVE MIX UP UNLIMITED VACATION CLUB’S MOST-ORDERED COCKTAIL – THE MANGO TANGO ONE SIP OF OUR LUSCIOUS MANGO TANGO COCKTAIL CAN TRANSPORT YOU BACK TO ONE OF OUR RESORT BEACHES.... THE SUN ON YOUR SHOULDERS, THE WAVES LAPPING AT YOUR FEET, NOT A CARE IN THE WORLD. WHY NOT BLEND A COUPLE RIGHT NOW? Frosty and fruity, our Mango Tango is the inspired marriage of a fresh strawberry daiquiri and a frozen mango daiquiri! It’s a match made in paradise. Mango Daiquiri (makes 2) 3 ounces dark rum 1 1/2 cups mangoes, cubed 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 ounce triple sec 4 teaspoons sugar 2 cups ice cubes Blend in a blender until smooth. Pour 1/4 of drink mixture into a glass. Strawberry Daiquiri (makes 2) 1 ounce light rum 1 ounce strawberry schnapps 1 ounce fresh lime juice dash grenadine dash orange juice 2 cups ice cubes Blend in a blender until smooth. Pour 1/4 of drink mixture on top of Mango Daquiri mixture. Now, invite some friends to share the fun, or cuddle up over plans for your next vacation with us. 46 45 share sm THEY’LL HAVE ACCESS TO MEMBERS’ DISCOUNTS AND PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING: Pre-arrival VIP services Up to 35% discount round trip airport transfers VIP personal arrival services by a designated VIP Agent Preferred check-in VIP services during your stay WHY NOT BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR THE RIDE? Don’t you love a win-win? You can use these exclusive one-time invitations to give the gift of a life-changing vacation to your family members and friends. As “Honorary Members” of Unlimited Vacation Club during their 7-night stay at any of our award-winning resorts, your nearest and dearest will experience firsthand all the things you adore about being a member.* Temporary Member Card, including a 25% discount on additional spa treatments, wines and incidentals You’ll feel the love from them — and from us. We’ll give you one reward night for two adults for everyone you refer through the Unlimited Sharing program. If they become members, you’ll get three reward nights! FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.UNLIMITEDVACATIONCLUB.COM/UNLIMITEDSHARING EMAIL: [email protected] OR CALL US: US & Canada 1-888-980-9079 Mexico 01-800-845-0338 Rest of the World +52-998-113-1132 * Some restrictions apply, See website for Terms and Conditions or contact your personal Unlimited Sharing agent. 47 Awards & Accolades LOYAL Partners Amstar DMC We are a proud partner of Amstar DMC, a destination management company dedicated to providing world-class services and inspiring travel experiences to vacationers from all over the world. As a UVC member, you receive up to 15% off airport transfers, as well as tours & excursions. As the leading DMC in Mexico, the Caribbean Costa Rica, Amstar has over 25 years of experience offering innovative and dependable solutions for travelers. RCI® In 2012, we partnered with Resort Condominiums International (RCI), the leading provider of exchange vacations for 35 years, to open a word of travel options beyond our resorts. Your complimentary two-year RCI membership is your passport to more than 4,500 resorts in approximately 100 countries. Through RCI, you have the ability to book stays at some of the best resorts in the world, including resorts from Disney Vacation Club, Hilton, Wyndham and many more! UVC LIFESTYLE COLLECTION 2014 was the year we introduced the Unlimited Vacation Club Lifestyle Collection with more opportunities and more ways to save on your vacations with access to thousands of cruise itineraries, resort partners and trusted tour providers. As an Unlimited Vacation Club member, you can redeem your Savings Credits on cruise vacations, hotel and city stays, luxury resorts, golf and vacation packages, wine, merchandise, and more. I.C.E. GALLERY One of our first major partnerships was with International Cruise and Excursions (ICE), which brought deeply discounted cruises with best-price-guaranteed Cruise Vacations, hotel stays, resort vacations and car rentals to the table in 2011. Your complimentary two-year membership also lets you earn and redeem loyalty points toward future cruises. YACHTS-E® Also in 2011, we offered members the opportunity to enjoy luxury yachting vacations in Mexico and the Caribbean, including the best yacht charters and service for fishing, whale watching, day-cruising and sunset trips in Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Aventuras, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, Miami, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic. HERTZ CAR RENTAL ® In 2014, we partnered with Hertz to give you a 25% discount when you rent a car when you travel to our resorts in Mexico. VACATIONGUARD® Life can be unpredictable. To give Unlimited Vacation Club members the peace of mind you deserve, we joined with VacationGuard® early in 2015 to provide travel protection service covering trip cancellation, medical expenses, lost or stolen baggage, and more. BRAND TANGO From the beginning, the branding agency for Unlimited Vacation Club showed us how to visualize and communicate our new club concept to you, our cherished members. From member materials to club experience design, the talented creative team at Brand Tango has been there every step of the way. AAA AAA Five Diamond Award AAA Four Diamond Award Booking.com Award of Excellence Customer Reviews Award Hotels.com Certificate of Recognition Global Award Rainforest Alliance™ Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Rainforest Alliance Verified™ RCI® RCI® Gold Crown Award RCI® Excellence in Service Award RCI® Premier All Inclusive Award RCI® Premier Plus All Inclusive Award TripAdvisor® TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor® Bravo Badge TripAdvisor® Greenleaders – Platinum, Gold, Silver + Bronze Beverly Clark’s Elite Wedding Collection Certificate Condé Nast Traveler: Readers’ Choice Award Expedia Insiders’ Select List Family Vacation Critic® Favorite HolidayCheck Award Travel + Leisure 500: The World’s Best Hotels Travelocity Excellence Award TravelAge West: WAVE Editor’s Pick US News & World Report: Best Hotels Virgin Holidays Award – Gold, Silver + Bronze Zoover Recommended Jessica Jones 12345 Kulcan Way, Cancun, Mexico 32332 RESERVE YOUR UVC STAY TODAY! BOOK ONLINE AT UNLIMITEDVACATIONCLUB.COM OR CALL: US & Canada 1-888-980-9079 Mexico 01-800-845-0338 Rest of the World +52-998-113-1132